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Strongest plasterboard rawplugs?

Posted by angus macleod, on
Hi there! any ideas on how to support a tv bracket to plasterboard
Stephen Taylor

Stephen Taylor

Hi there. There are a number of ways you could do this. It might be best for you to contact me and I can explain properly. Regards Stephen
Dean Collyer

Dean Collyer

If it's a stud wall but the bracket needs more than a stud to fix to then cut out an area of board and the fit ply (slightly bigger ) behind and refit board ( ply noggin) this will give added strength and piece of mind :)
Jan Hui

Jan Hui

Try 'grip it' fittings. They come in various weight grades, choose the right ones, or just go for the most load bearing ones for peace of mind...
ian cooper

ian cooper

If it's a stud wall, find the stud work behind the plaster first and fix it to that. If it's dry lined just use slightly longer fixings so they go into the wall behind. You can get fixing for plasterboard but I personally wouldn't trust them for something like a tv.

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